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Rickford Part Of Small Cabinet Change

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford has had his Ministry changed.

He’s now Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.

Premier Doug Ford made the cabinet move Friday.

Rickford also keeps the Indigenous Affairs post, but the Energy portfolio has been moved to a separate Ministry, with Todd Smith now in charge.

The MNRF was held by John Yakabuski.

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